Essex Gardens
EPA ID: CT0500021 · 72 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Essex Gardens (CT0500021): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Within the EPA compliance database, Essex Gardens shows 2 violations still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 72 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Essex Gardens Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Essex Gardens serves a community with a median household income of $99,578 and an estimated 2,623 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Essex Gardens's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Essex Gardens compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Essex Gardens (EPA ID: CT0500021) is a community water system in Connecticut that serves approximately 72 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 06442 in Ivoryton.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 29, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 10, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 10, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CT or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 06442 - Ivoryton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Essex Gardens (CT0500021) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essex Gardens water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Essex Gardens. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Essex Gardens serve?
Essex Gardens serves approximately 72 people across 1 ZIP code in Connecticut.
Where does Essex Gardens get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Essex Gardens (CT): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ct0500021/
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